How to pronounce salon
Say it like suh-LAHN. Salon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN).
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- suh
- LAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of salon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: suh-LON.
What does salon mean?
- gallery where works of art can be displayed
- a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work
- elegant sitting room where guests are received
Where does salon come from?
Borrowed from French salon (“reception room”), from Middle French, from Italian salone (“large hall”), augmented form of sala (“hall”), from Lombardic sala (“room, house, entrance hall”), from Proto-Germanic *salą (“dwelling, house, hall”),
Words that rhyme with salon
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Questions about saying salon
How do you pronounce salon?
Say suh-LAHN. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɑn/. In British English it is /səˈlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salon?
Salon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN). Broken into parts: suh · LAHN.
Is salon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /səˈlɒn/ (suh-LON).